ROCKADE PAVILION

DATE: 2020 LOCATION: KENSINGTON MARKET WORK: ACADEMIC

Within the context of Kensington Market, specifically situated within Bellevue Square Park, this pavilion acts to invite and intrigue guests through a variety of lighting gestures made at the level of the facade.

The pavilion itself acts to house the work of artist Haegue Yang who’s works predominantly involve the use of natural lighting and the act of filtering said lighting to create an interactive installational environment.

In order to fuel this aspect of her works, the pavilion in itself mimics the gestures of Haegue Yang’s works to filter the natural lighting conditions of the site to further enhance the qualities of Haegue Yang’s artworks.

The filtering of light additionally aligns with the context of the existing pathways at the site, allowing for an inviting presence with a monolithic demeanor.

Context

analysis of the pathing within the park to establish the base of the pavilion

Extrude

extrusion of fins in clusters of four, each cluster displaying the same pattern of gradual size reduction of fins

Mirror

reflection of the initially extruded fins to create a series of apertures and overhands for fluctuating levels of filtration

Connect

through the use of meshes, the top and bottom fins are connected to each other, creating a series of shading devices

Stretch

the placement of imaginary extrusions within the interior, allows for a mesh to stretched overtop for varying levels of height

Light

the stretched mesh is further cut, creating further apertures to allow for an undulating filtration of light within kensington

Geode Hall

DATE: 2021 LOCATION: MANILA, PHILLIPINES WORK: COMPETITION

Geode Hall, situated with Manila Phillipines is a student residence which has aims to allow for a unique mode of interactivity with the occupants of the residence.

Through the use of single loaded floors and creating splits and breaking up the massing into parts for programming and such, we were able to use the simplistic circulation of the building and transform it into an outdoor program where inhabitants can converse with one another.

Being situated in a humid environment, the outdoor mezannines that follow along the circulation of each of the floors, allows for a bridging between corridors, allowing for inhabitants to create a friendly and uplifting environment whilst enjoying the outdoor conditions of the site as well. Adding a colorful layer of cladding in addition to this, this residence aims to create a positive and uplifting environment for all it’s inhabitants.

Base

Simple rectangular mass extruded based on context of site.

Mass

Form is articulated more to context of site to create 2 main masses.

Connect

Masses are connected through a singular pathway.

Carve

Masses are carved to create open space mezzanines for ample daylighting and spaces of congregation and program.

- in unit private washroom space with toilet and shower

- various storage units

- window side desk alongside coffee table\

- situated further from in building ammenities, further from west-side facade

- more privatized

- smaller unit with opposite facing beds

- 2 study desks for each occupant

- 1 large shared storage/hamper

- each occupant has smaller bedside storage space

- 1 shared mini-fridge

- situated closer to floor ammenities

- adjacent to west-side glass facade

- situated near washroom and shared shower facilities

- more affordable

GROUND FLOOR

- gymnasium/court

- dining hall

- washrooms

- assembly hall

- recreation rooms

RESIDENTIAL FLOORS

- student units

- study rooms

- open program floors

- shared washrooms

- open space mezzanines

Isometric displaying the function of the open space mezzanine. Mezzanines are carved in a way that allows for units to access one another and creates platforms for congregation and such through a bridging. Additionally, the mezzanines are carved distinctly from each floor, allowing for daylighting throughout the entirety of the building.